JSS1 - SS3 Lesson Notes
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
New Testament Books are: 1. Biographical Book or Gospels Gospel means Good News. The disciples of Jesus wrote the biographical books. They contain information about the birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The biographical books are…
The Old Testament books are divided into: Law books or the Pentateuch or Torah The books of law are Moses wrote these books. They contain the law of God as it was given to the people of Israel through Moses.…
The Bible is the sacred book containing God’s revelation to people. It is the inspired word of God. It is the book through which God communicates with His people. The Bible As The Word of God The Bible is the…
The Meaning of HIV/AIDS The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first reported in the Los Angeles city of California in 1980. It was first diagnosed in a gay man (homosexual). AIDS is the most…
Each person is expected to value life and to be responsible. Life involves sharing. It is immoral to be greedy and self-centred. People are to be hospitable, warm and caring toward other people. Unity and harmony are to be upheld.…
In Traditional African Society, there were four main stages of life. These were When a woman conceived and pregnancy was visible, she was treated specially. She wore charms to keep away evil eyes. She ate special food and avoided sexual…
Employment and Trade Forced Africans are to leave their villages to look for employment and markets in towns. These actions led to urbanisation and pluralism. As a result, different communities came to towns and lived together. Workers were paid in…
Religious specialists include Medicine men/healers, Herbalists, Diviners, Mediums, Prophets / Seers, Rainmakers, Priests and Elders. Religious specialists were given power by their parents, who taught them religious duties. Others received a divine call through dreams and visions. A few learnt…
Responsibilities of Living include Human beings are expected to worship God, spirits and ancestors and show reverence and respect or veneration to God. They are also expected to pray sing and dance. Worship. This is our major responsibility as God…
God is the Creator. The Akamba community believed that God whom they called Mulungu, created man and woman. He then tossed them to the earth. The Luhya claim God created them from the black topsoil, hence their skin complexion. God…
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Responsibilities of Living include Human beings are expected to worship God, spirits and ancestors and show reverence and respect or veneration to God. They are also expected to Worship.…
It’s not easy for a person to oppose the government and its policies. The person normally faces danger and hatred. Elijah faced hostility from King Ahab, his wife Jezebel and the 450 prophets of Baal. Elijah faced hostility because he…
Definition of a Temple This is a building dedicated to the worship of God. Solomon built the temple as a fulfilment of the promises that God gave to David, that his son would build a house for him. Importance and…
1) Courage and bravery. David was courageous. Modern leaders should be ready to die with and for their subjects. 2) Gratitude Thankful. David always thanked God for any success or favors he received. Good leaders should be thankful to God…
David took over the kingship of Israel, though some people resisted his rule. At first he ruled the house of Judah. Later on, the other tribes rallied behind him. Importance of King David David became king after the death of…
ACHIEVEMENTS AND FAILURES OF KING SAUL (ISRAEL 13:8 – 14; 15:7 – 25) Samuel was directed by God to choose and anoint Saul as the king of Israel. Saul was from the tribe of Benjamin. He became the first human…
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (EXODUS. 20: 1 – 17) While on Mount Sinai, God gave Moses Ten Commandments written on a stone tablet. The first four commandments deal with relationship between man and God. God said: The last six commandments give…
Reasons for and Against Kingship in Israel: Introduction Yahweh remained the God of Israel and the sovereign ruler of his people. Leadership refers to the manner in which a community’s way of life is ruled or controlled. When the Israelites…
RENEWAL OF THE COVENANT (EXODUS 34:1 – 14) The renewal of the covenant came after Moses pleaded with God not to destroy the Israelites after they broke the covenant. God spared the Israelites. God agreed to renew the covenant with…
God protected the Israelites during the Exodus by: Provision of water in the wilderness Israelites travelled in the desert for three days without water. The water, which they found at Marah, was bitter and could not be drunk. They called…